SR-2, Order of the Arrow

Serving Scouts in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma

Hey SR-2! Are you still contemplating about Summer Camp? If so check out this awesome program put on by our very own Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk. Similar to other OAHA bases they have created a program specifically for Arrowmen which includes half a week of service with half a week of fun. There are still spots open and you can still register for only $150! Spend a week experiencing Chisholm Trail at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. More info can be found here: https://scoutingevent.com/662-OAtrailcrew

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A few words from Brian Bennett, “I have had the pleasure of advising the very best Scouts your lodges have to offer. To the parents and advisers reading this, I thank you for your service in developing our youth leadership. It has certainly made my role much easier. Also, a note of gratitude to have the advise of Associates Alan, Bob, Tim and Michael and past Section Advisers Chuck, Harry and Matt AND one fantastic Area Director in Rob Hofmann. These last several years our leadership team has made strides in Operation, Program, Awards/Recognition. And better things are to come! I am happy to pass on this opportunity to Matt Lindsey. I have kept to a simple formula as Section Adviser. Keep Rob Hofmann happy, Keep Lodge Advisers informed, No one gets hurt, we do not spend money we do not have. And see that our Section Officers take advantage of every opportunity to grow and learn in Scouting. Our Section is one of the largest in territory and number of lodges in the country. Our Section officers traveled thousands of miles to lodge fellowships, dinners, training events. I have enjoyed serving our Section Chief’s Hunter, Jake, Oliver and Slade. I appreciate them listening to my words of wisdom and experiences when I was a Section Chief (30 years go). They have taught me to ask better questions. Best Wishes to Matt and his team as they improve our program and operation for our youth leaders – to give them a place learn and try new things. Thank you,” – Brian Bennett

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To all SR2 Arrowmen, My time as Section Chief has come to an end, yesterday I passed the reins to Connor Schee. Connor has been invaluable as the Section Secretary and will do all of you proud serving as your chief. For me, I would like to take a moment and thank all of you in supporting me as Chief. In the past year, I have done and learned so much and took every opportunity I could to further myself to make our section better. I did not do this alone, I also had Vice Chief Brody Humphries to talk to and help me be the best chief I could be. I am lucky to have these two gentlemen and for them to be there when I needed them the most. I also need to thank Mr. Bennett and all the Section Advisers for always having time for me with any questions or when I just needed to talk. Without you, I know I would never have reached my true potential. We travelled to many places around the country to meet other chiefs and learned so much from each other as well as new friendships. I will take everything I have experienced this past year into my future with me and look back on all the moments I have had with each of you. My final duties as Section Chief was the 2018 SR-2 Conclave, I could not be more impressed with the effort and support from all of the staff that has supported our efforts to make this years Conclave one of the most enjoyable experiences for all of our arrowmen. We have had much support from people all across SR-2, with the support from Longhorn Council, the Host Lodge Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk, my adviser Brian Bennett, our Area Director Rob Hoffman, and of course the Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America Michael Surbaugh for your support to our highly capable and reliable arrowmen. I hope that everyone enjoyed this years Conclave at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, and can’t wait to see what the Section Officers have in store for next years Conclave at camp George W. Pirtle Scout Reservation in 2019! Thank you again for making my term as Chief exceptional and unforgettable. Slade Young

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